SIMMER DOWN
Bob Marley (Songs Of Freedom) Lyrics
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Simmer down, soon you'll get dropped, so
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down, that why won't you, why won't you, why won't you simmer down
Simmer down.
Long time people dem used to say
What sweet nanny goat a go run him belly, so
Simmer down, oh control your temper
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down, oh that I'm a leaving you today
Simmer down.
Simmer down, oh you hear what I say
Simmer down, a that I'm leaving you today
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down.
Chicken Mary, hawk de near and when him de near, you must beware, so
Simmer down, oh control your temper
Simmer down, for the battle will be hotter
Simmer down, and you won't get no supper
Simmer down, and you know you bound to suffer
Simmer down, simmer, simmer, simmer right down
Simmer down, like you never did before
Simmer down, oh, oh, oh
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot so
Simmer down, and you know soon you'll get dropped, so
Simmer down, why won't you simmer, simmer down
Simmer down, simmer down, simmer down
Simmer down, simmer, simmer down
Simmer down, oh simmer, simmer down
Simmer down, like you never did before
The lyrics to "Simmer Down" by Bob Marley and The Wailers talk about controlling one's temper and avoiding unnecessary conflicts. The song advises listeners to calm down and avoid being overly aggressive. The chorus urges the person to simmer down before they end up in trouble. The line "What sweet nanny goat a go run him belly" is a Jamaican proverb that means if you indulge in something too much, it eventually leads to your downfall.
The song also warns against trusting the wrong people, such as Chicken Mary and the dangerous hawk that accompanies her. The message of the song is to avoid getting into fights and to think before you act. The lyrics suggest that when you're hot-headed, it's easy to get into situations that could have been avoided if you had controlled your temper.
Line by Line Meaning
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot, so
Calm down, you're getting too heated and agitated
Simmer down, soon you'll get dropped, so
If you don't calm down, you'll end up in trouble
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Listen to my advice and calm down
Simmer down, that why won't you, why won't you, why won't you simmer down
Why won't you listen and calm down?
Long time people dem used to say
People have been saying for a long time
What sweet nanny goat a go run him belly, so
That what appears sweet may actually be harmful
Simmer down, oh control your temper
Calm down and control your anger
Simmer down, for the battle will be hotter
If you don't calm down, things will get even worse
Simmer down, oh that I'm a leaving you today
If you don't calm down, I'm going to leave you
Simmer down, oh you hear what I say
Listen to me when I give advice to calm down
Simmer down, and you won't get no supper
If you don't calm down, you won't get to eat
Simmer down, and you know you bound to suffer
If you don't calm down, you will experience negative consequences
Simmer down, simmer, simmer, simmer right down
Calm down, completely and quickly
Simmer down, like you never did before
Calm down as though you've never done it before
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Listen to my advice and calm down
Simmer down, oh, oh, oh
Calm down, please
Simmer down, and you know soon you'll get dropped, so
If you don't calm down, you'll be in trouble soon
Simmer down, why won't you simmer, simmer down
Why won't you listen to advice and calm down?
Simmer down, oh simmer, simmer down
Calm down, please
Simmer down, like you never did before
Calm down as though you've never done it before
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.,
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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@pas7aragg69
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot, so
Simmer down, soon you'll get dropped, so
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down, that why won't you, why won't you, why won't you simmer down
Simmer down
Long time people dem used to say
What sweet nanny goat a go run him belly, so
Simmer down, oh control your temper
Simmer down, for the battle will be hotter
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down, oh that I'm a leaving you today
Simmer down
Simmer down, oh you hear what I say
Simmer down, a that I'm leaving you today
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down
Chicken Mary, hawk de near and when him de near
You must beware, so
Simmer down, oh control your temper
Simmer down, for the battle will be hotter
Simmer down, and you won't get no supper
Simmer down, and you know you bound to suffer
Simmer down, simmer, simmer, simmer right down
Simmer down, like you never did before
Simmer down, oh, oh, oh
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot so
Simmer down, and you know soon you'll get dropped, so
Simmer down, why won't you simmer, simmer down
Simmer down, simmer down, simmer down
Simmer down, simmer, simmer down
Simmer down, oh simmer, simmer down
Simmer down, like you never did before
@Jamaipanese
RIP Bunny. Now all the Wailers are gone but their music lives on 🇯🇲
@MarkT80014
Beverley Kelso (original member) is still living. She has lived in the US since the late 1970s. But yes, the three core members are all gone, as are other early members Cherry Smith and Junior Braithwaite.
@siggimaier6357
... Carlton Barrett and Earl Lindo from the Wailers are also gone.
@MarkT80014
@Siggi Maier Very true :(
@kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537
edward lewis isnt dead aka bob ...research it .....sad but true......
@adonaiyah2196
@Mark T ok but i think they meant original wailers
@IshOmar
Rest In Peace And Power Bunny Wailer And The Wailers Legends 🙏🏿❤️
@LexBundy
the music that three men have created together and on their own is legendary.. deep and thoughtful lyrics.. they forever live through their musically legacy and I am forever grateful to have experienced it
@park7854
man his voice gives me chills so wonderful
@nicksothep8472
This era Wailers is the definition of timeless.